Entertainment Newsweekly back issues from June 2009:
Synq Solutions Continues to Make Giving a Priority by Helping Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Synq Solutions, the nation's premier provider of merchandising and promotional support programs serving the quick service restaurant (QSR) and retail industry, announced its ongoing philanthropic initiatives to support CKE Restaurants, Inc. and its Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurant ...
Humana to 'Walk It Tee to Green' at Three PGA TOUR Stops.
Jun 05, 2009 ... PGA TOUR fans don't have to be among the game's money leaders to benefit from golf. Exercise alone can make them feel like a million bucks. To demonstrate this, Humana, the official health benefits provider of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour, will provide spectators at three ...
Laura Sequenzia Named Publisher of Golf World.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Laura Sequenzia has been named Publisher of Golf World, it was announced by David Carey, Group President, Conde Nast. This appointment will be effective May 19. "Laura has contributed greatly to all of the success that Golf World has enjoyed," Mr. Carey said. "She brings a fresh ...
Chicago Mega-Towing Team Back in the Spotlight as SPEED[TM] Launches Season Two of Wrecked.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Bill, Marci, Joey Gratzianna and the rest of the crew at Chicago's O'Hare Towing & Recovery return to television next week as SPEED launches Season Two of the Thursday night prime time series Wrecked on May 21 at 9:30 p.m. ET. "Last winter was one of the harshest in recent ...
The Sports Legends Challenge: the Ultimate Sports Fantasy.
Jun 05, 2009 ... The Sports Legends Challenge presented by AbsolutePoker.net is the ultimate sports fantasy experience. For the first time in history, sports fans from around the world will compete with and against 25 of the greatest Sports Legends of our time, including Troy Aikman, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, ...
King Kong Re-Emerges in a Fierce New 4-D Attraction in 2010 at Universal Studios Hollywood, the Entertainment Capital of L.A., as "The Eighth Wonder of the World" Rises From Ashes to Astound Studio Tour Guests.
Jun 05, 2009 ... King Kong, among the screen's most powerful and enduring icons, will re-emerge on the famed and newly upgraded Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour in summer 2010 as a thrilling and ground-breaking 4-D multi-sensory marvel, a new signature attraction for Universal Studios Hollywood. ...
DISH Network Introduces FUEL TV Into Programming Lineup.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Today, DISH Network(R) launched FUEL TV, a television network dedicated to covering the lifestyle and culture of action sports, including skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle motocross and wakeboarding. Located on DISH Network Ch. 155, FUEL TV is included in DISH Network's ...
SIRIUS XM Radio Delivers Bountiful Sports Buffet for Memorial Day Weekend.
Jun 05, 2009 ... SIRIUS XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) announced that it will offer sports fans a full lineup of sports programming over Memorial Day Weekend, featuring live play-by-play action from IndyCar Series racing, Formula One(TM), NASCAR, Major League Baseball, the NBA and NHL playoffs, PGA TOUR, English ...
United Entertainment Group Acquires ACME Content, Co.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Innovative branding and marketing company United Entertainment Group (UEG) has acquired ACME Content, Co., an integrated marketing, promotions and branded content agency. ACME Founder and President David F. Caruso and Chief Strategy Officer Robby Wells have joined the UEG team as Executive ...
1720 Entertainment Reaches Agreement to Acquire Equity Stake in Rock Media & Entertainment.
Jun 05, 2009 ... ...1720 Entertainment (1720) is pleased to announce that it has signed agreement in principle to acquire an equity stake in Rock PR Media, LLC (Rock). 1720 will acquire equity in Rock in exchange for cash, and the transaction is expected to close by June 30, 2009. Rock, ...
ClubCorp Announces Sale of Atascocita Country Club.
Jun 05, 2009 ... ClubCorp announced the recent sale of Atascocita Country Club in Humble, Texas, to Pinehurst Trail Holdings, a local investor group. The purchase price of the golf and country club was not disclosed. Atascocita Country Club was developed in the mid 1950s as a private golf, ...
Columbia Records and Twentieth Century Fox Television Partner To Present Music From New Fox Series 'Glee'.
Jun 05, 2009 ... In a significant multiplatform deal, Columbia Records will be the official music partner of Twentieth Century Fox Television's eagerly anticipated new comedy musical series "Glee." As part of the deal, Columbia will release music from the show - as both single tracks and soundtracks - on ...
ESPN Deportes Enters 2009-2010 Upfront Season with Record Ratings and Continued Focus on Delivering News with the Best Sportscasters in the Spanish-language Media Industry.
Jun 05, 2009 ... ESPN Deportes, the only Spanish-language cable network televising sports 24 hours a day, enters the 2009-2010 "Upfront" season with record ratings, continued focus on featuring the best sportscasters in the industry and serving fans via its multimedia platforms offerings. The network ...
Microsoft and Netflix Enhance Movie and TV Watching on the PC.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Microsoft Corp. announced that more than 12,000 movies and TV episodes from Netflix Inc., the world's largest online movie rental service, are now available to watch instantly on the PC using Windows Media Center on PCs with Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate. This newest content ...
Power Sports Factory To Pursue Alternative Transportation Channel.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Power Sports Factory, Inc. (OTCBB:PSPF) announced the formation of an alternative transportation division named "CleanRide ". This newly launched division will provide sustainable transportation solutions to municipalities and transit agencies, property managers and real estate ...
"Make It Seven" Campaign Gathers Steam with New Corporate Partners and Full Website Launch.
Jun 05, 2009 ... The "Make It Seven" campaign to bring a new NHL hockey franchise to southern Ontario gained significant new momentum today with the announcement of two major corporate partners and the launch of the campaign's full website at www.makeitseven.ca. Labatt Breweries and Home ...
Start-to-Finish Entertainment and Encouragement Marks the 2009 Los Angeles Marathon Route.
Jun 05, 2009 ... You've probably heard the phrase, "the loneliness of the long-distance runner." It doesn't apply to the Los Angeles Marathon, coming up on Memorial Day, May 25. In addition to hundreds of thousands of spectators along the 26.2-mile route, a nearly continuous program ...
'In-Running' Betting Available at the M Resort Spa Casino for the Preakness Stakes.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of global financial services company Cantor Fitzgerald, announced that in-running' betting - wagering on live sporting events throughout the event - will be available at the M Resort's state-of-the-art Race and Sports Book during this Saturday's Preakness ...
Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings Renew Original Six Stanley Cup Playoff Rivalry With Live NBC Sports Coverage Available on V CAST Video From Verizon Wireless.
Jun 05, 2009 ... NHL fans who don't want to miss a single minute of pulsating Stanley Cup Playoff hockey between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings can watch the entire game live this weekend on their wireless phones with V CAST Video from Verizon Wireless. On Sunday, beginning at ...
HHK Entertainment's Hip-Hop Kidz Brand Takes Center Stage With National After-School Dance Licensing Program, Social Network Website and Film, Music and Book Offerings.
Jun 05, 2009 ... HHK Entertainment, the hottest new triple bottom line mega-brand development company, announces the launch of a variety of new Hip-Hop Kidz(R) properties based on the firm's trendy lifestyle brand for the millions of youths 5 through 12 and beyond. Developed by Suzy Stone, a national ...
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of Gaylord Entertainment Co.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against certain of the current executive officers and directors of Gaylord Entertainment Co. ("Gaylord Entertainment" or the "Company") (NYSE: GET) related to issues involving the Company's operations and ...
Belhaven Pitcher Craig Westcott Wins 2009 Cellular South Ferriss Trophy.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Belhaven College pitcher Craig Westcott won the 2009 Cellular South Ferriss Trophy on Monday night as Mississippi's college baseball player of the year during a special awards program at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Westcott, a senior from Chalmette, LA, edged ...
Fox Sports en Espanol Unveils Innovative New Platforms and Original Programming at Upfront Event in NYC.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Fox Sports en Espanol, the number one Spanish-language sports brand, unveiled an array of exciting developments, including new original programming, rights to prestigious sporting event properties, and new and customized ways to get advertisers' brands in front of the consumer, during its ...
Top Lodging Institutions Select TELEVUE To Improve Guest Experience.
Jun 05, 2009 ... TELEVUE, the leader in HDTV and free-to-guest programming and LCD televisions for the hospitality industry, announced the launch of DIRECTV television programming services at two top lodging institutions across the country, Doubletree Beach Resort Tampa and Ramada Inn Salt Lake City ....
Baseball Swing Guru Making Impact With Major League Players.
Jun 05, 2009 ... With the Major League Baseball cracking down on steroids, what will players turn to next? Maybe ... Jaime Cevallos. Cevallos ("The Swing Mechanic") believes he has found the secret to the baseball swing and is pioneering an innovative approach to hitting that's improving players at the ...
FC Barcelona Soccer Camps Are Back to USA This Summer 2009.
Jun 05, 2009 ... After a successful 2008 soccer camp in Miami with 300 campers, FC Barcelona, one of the most famous and successful soccer clubs in the world with more than 100 years of history is back to USA with more presence. The Official FC Barcelona camps are organized by Transworld Soccer ...
Steven Soderbergh's 'THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE' Starring Sasha Grey to Premiere as a Sneak Preview on HDNet Movies.
Jun 05, 2009 ... HDNet Movies presents a special Sneak Preview of the movie THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE, directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Sasha Grey, Wednesday, May 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Critics are raving about THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE. "Sasha Grey's performance is totally captivating," ...
Trans World Entertainment Announces First Quarter Results.(Financial report)
Jun 05, 2009 ... Trans World Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:TWMC) reported financial results for its first quarter ended May 2, 2009. For the first quarter of 2009, the Company recorded a net loss of $13.7 million, or $0.44 per share compared to a net loss of $11.8 million or $0.38 per share for the ...
Mounted Memories Provides Roster of Top Athletes for First Annual FansEdge Sports Spectacular.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Mounted Memories, the wholesale and manufacturing division of Dreams, Inc. (NYSE Amex:DRJ), has finalized its roster of athletes for the first annual FansEdge Sports Spectacular, to be held July 16-19, 2009 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. More than 50 athletes have ...
Wwe[R] Vs. Nba.
Jun 05, 2009 ... World Wrestling Entertainment®'s live, internationally televised broadcast, WWE Monday Night RAW®, (USA Network, 9:00 PM ET) to take place at the Pepsi Center in Denver next Monday, May 25th is in jeopardy of being cancelled by the Denver Nuggets. The WWE and Denver Nuggets are ...
DreamWorks Animation and Franco Dragone Entertainment Group to Create 'Kung Fu Panda' Arena Show.
Jun 05, 2009 ... DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ:DWA) announced that it was collaborating with theatrical show production entity run by Franco Dragone to create a live arena show based on its worldwide hit, "Kung Fu Panda." DreamWorks Animation Chief Operating Officer Ann Daly stated, ...
'Kris Allen, You've Just Been Named the New American Idol, What Are You Going To Do Next?' 'I'm Going to Disney World!'.
Jun 05, 2009 ... To celebrate the newly opened "American Idol Experience" attraction at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Kris Allen shouted the famous words "I'm Going to Disney World!" immediately after being crowned the newest "American Idol" in the show's star-studded season finale on Wednesday ...
Activision Reinvents Tony Hawk Franchise This Holiday With Innovative Skateboard Controller.
Jun 05, 2009 ... This fall players will be able to experience skateboarding like never before in Tony Hawk: RIDE from Activision Publishing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI). For the first time, players will have the ability to physically play the game using an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, allowing ...
Chace Crawford to Star in Paramount Pictures' 'Footloose'.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Paramount Pictures announced that Chace Crawford will play the lead role of Ren McCormack in the film "Footloose," which will be produced and directed by Kenny Ortega. Over the course of his 30-year career, Emmy Award-winning director and choreographer Ortega has worked with ...
LASERIUM - the Iconic Laser Light Show - Opens With Classic and Contemporary Programming in New Home at Hollywood & Vine.
Jun 05, 2009 ... On June 25th 2009, the all-new Laserium CyberTheater opens at the refurbished Vine Theater, located at Hollywood's most famous intersection, Hollywood and Vine. After playing to 20 million fans in 46 cities, including 28 years at the Griffith Park Observatory, Laserium, the internationally ...
President Must Show Leadership on Guns in Parks, Urge Clean Credit Card Reform Bill.
Jun 05, 2009 ... The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence called on President Obama to demand a clean credit card reform bill, without the dangerous and extraneous Coburn amendment that could allow concealed handguns and openly carried AK-47s in national parks. "The country needs President ...
DIRECTV Further Distances Itself From Cable and Dish Network in 2009 American Customer Satisfaction Index.
Jun 05, 2009 ... For the ninth straight year DIRECTV, the nation's No.1 satellite television service, has once again scored higher for customer satisfaction than all major cable TV companies, in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). DIRECTV's score also soared even further past Dish Network this ...
African Sports and News Networks Embrace Revolutionary Low-Cost Satellite Flyaway System from ATCi.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Antenna Technology Communications Inc. (ATCi), a provider of commercial satellite communications systems and services, announced the introduction of its specialized family of pre-packaged flyaway systems. The new family of flyaway broadcasting systems was designed to meet the unique ...
Animal Planet's 'RIVER MONSTERS' Hooks Record Viewership to Become Best-Performing Series in Network History.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Animal Planet's RIVER MONSTERS, hosted by extreme angler and biologist Jeremy Wade, reeled in an average of more than a million households (1.05M) across its seven premiere episodes, making it the best-performing series in network history. The series averaged more than 1.4M P2+ viewers ....
Jeep in the Movies is Now Playing at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum.
Jun 05, 2009 ... The Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, Mich., is spotlighting Jeep(R) in the Movies featuring two celebrated vehicles: the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon featured in Paramount Pictures', Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited that co-starred in the ...
Jumbuck, Leader in Mobile Communities, Launches Power Chat for iPhone.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Jumbuck Entertainment has released its massively popular mobile chat and flirt service, Power Chat(TM), as an iPhone application. It is available for immediate download in the Apple App Store for $2.99. Because it taps into Jumbuck's enormous global user base, Power Chat users on the ...
Music From 'Glee' Debuts at #2 on iTunes.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Music from "Glee," the critically acclaimed new comedy musical series from Ryan Murphy (Nip/Tuck) which debuted last night on Fox, immediately shot to the top of the iTunes charts. The "Glee" cast version of "Don't Stop Believin'" is currently #2 on iTunes Top Songs chart, while a cast ...
Paula Abdul Live on HSN from Hollywood with Her Accessories Collection 'Forever Your Girl'.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Paula Abdul, world-renowned celebrity and judge on American Idol, has seen tremendous success with her exclusive fashion accessories collection, Forever Your Girl. She will appear live on HSN from Hollywood in a three hour event at 11PM EDT, May 19th - 2am EDT May 20th. Paula will be ...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Announces Family Fun Line Up of Events.
Jun 05, 2009 ... This weekend marks the official beginning of the summer travel season, and for people and families looking for sun and fun, Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort is the destination for them. Today Sandestin announces its sensational summer line up of daily events and great ...
'Midsummer Nights in Midtown' Turn Wayne State's Cultural District Into a SOHO-Style Entertainment Destination Featuring Name Acts Performing Free, Open-Air Weekend Concerts in June.
Jun 05, 2009 ... New York City's East Village Opera Company, a rock group that transforms traditional operatic pieces into modern musical arrangements, should feel right at home performing in Wayne State's Midtown Detroit cultural district, in the epicenter of an artistic fringe community not unlike the ...
26 Public Companies Now Confirmed to Present at Noble Financial Conference - June 8 & 9, Hollywood, Florida.(Conference news)
Jun 05, 2009 ... With three weeks remaining, Noble Financial Capital Markets has crossed the 125-company mark that plan to present at its fifth annual equity conference - Austin Power Brokers - to be held at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida (less than 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale International ...
CCRKBA Applauds House, Senate Vote on Parks Personal Protection.
Jun 05, 2009 ... With passage by the House earlier today of legislation that will allow legally armed citizens to carry loaded firearms in national parks, Congress has taken a responsible step toward increasing park safety for millions of visitors, whether they are armed or not, the Citizens Committee for ...
Champions Shawn Johnson & Phil Jackson Wear Energy Muse Jewelry.
Jun 05, 2009 ... It was more than just the skip in their step and the twinkle in their toes that synched the win for Olympic medalist Shawn Johnson and partner Mark Ballas on Season 8 finale of "Dancing With the Stars." Both Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas have faithfully worn Energy Muse Luck Bracelets -- ...
New Web Site, PSAs Promote Boating Safety and Weather Awareness.(Website overview)
Jun 05, 2009 ... NOAA's National Weather Service and the National Safe Boating Council launched a new Web site to help boaters stay safe this spring and summer. The site, http://safeboating.erh.noaa.gov/, includes seven public service announcements for use by broadcast media outlets. National Safe Boating ...
PlayFirst Welcomes Wedding Season with the Ultimate in Downloadable Nuptial Entertainment: Wedding Dash: Ready, Aim, Love!
Jun 05, 2009 ... PlayFirst, Inc., the award-winning entertainment company, announced the official release dates for Wedding Dash(R): Ready, Aim, Love!(TM), the new fun-filled time management game that combines match making and wedding planning in the pursuit of love struck unions and perfect weddings ....
Serkan Returns Today!
Jun 05, 2009 ... Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) announced the launch of the 10th PoxNora expansion, Rise of Serkan. In Rise of Serkan, the fallen Lich King Serkan has returned to claim his throne as the king of Elsarin, but his ambitions extend beyond taking the throne. By harnessing the power of the ...
The One That Started It All. . .Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) proudly opens the vault, releasing 'The One That Started It All,' Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in high-definition Blu-ray for the first time ever, on October 6, 2009. The historic and highly-anticipated release fittingly launches a ...
MagiQuest Live Action Game Opens Doors in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Jun 05, 2009 ... MagiQuest, a live-action interactive game that has carved a new niche and strong brand following in family entertainment, announced the opening of its newest location in Pigeon Forge, TN, proving that quality family entertainment is still thriving amid a weak economy. Like ...
A Star-Studded Weekend Celebrates the Grand Opening of Italian Village & Pirates Island Waterpark at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Hollywood headed to the Caribbean this weekend as Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa celebrated the official Grand Opening of its new, all-suite resort expansion - the Italian Village & enhanced Pirates Island Waterpark. Beaches Resorts, voted the World's Best Family Resorts 11 ...
ABC Hosts Annual Block Party at CMA Music Festival in Nashville.
Jun 05, 2009 ... How do you top the one-day ABC All Star Block Party, a hit at the 2008 CMA Music Festival? Simple: You make it twice as long and pack it with even more music, celebrities and activities during 2009 CMA Music Festival, June 11-14 in Nashville. "Why not?" asked Michael Benson, ...
ESPN Consumer Products Launches XG3 by X Games - a New Performance Collection From X Games.
Jun 05, 2009 ... ESPN Consumer Products announced the launch of XG3 by X Games, a brand built on the foundation of the world's foremost action sports competition - the X Games. XG3 was developed to honor the progression, creativity and community of 15 years of X Games and will span the three cornerstone ...
Epson Brings Entertainment and Learning to Life on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Season Finale.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), announced that its PowerLite(R) Home Cinema 6500 UB projector was selected for the season finale of ABC's hit show, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The Home Cinema 6500 UB, one of the latest models in Epson's ...
Jose Tillan Named General Manager/ Executive Vice President of MTV Tr3s.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Stephen Friedman, General Manager of MTV, announced that Jose Tillan has been appointed to the position of General Manager/ Executive Vice President of MTV Tr3s. Tillan will be based in New York City and Miami, reporting to Mr. Friedman. Tillan, who was Senior Vice President of ...
Loop'd Network Secures Additional $800,000.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Loop'd Network, the largest online network for action sports, announced it has secured an additional $800,000 in funding from its existing private investors, along with new investor Tech Coast Angels. The company intends to use this new financing to accelerate development of its ...
Paula Abdul Continues to Shine With Live Event on HSN From Hollywood.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Paula Abdul, world-renowned celebrity and judge on American Idol, saw strong sales with more than 35,000 units sold of her exclusive fashion accessories collection, Forever Your Girl, during HSN's 3 hour live remote just outside the Nokia Center directly following the American Idol Finale ...
Shark Wrangler, Stuart Cove, Featured on ABC's Good Morning America Weekend TV Show Aired 5/17/09.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Shark Wrangler, Stuart Cove, was featured on ABC's Good Morning America Weekend Adventure segment aired 5/17/09. Stuart Cove was interviewed and spoke about his famous Shark Dive Adventure at his Nassau, Bahamas operation. Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas is one of the few places in the world ...
Local Emmy Award Winning Star and Philanthropist Nancy Cartwright Returns to Give Back to the Community.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Nancy Cartwright has become not only a star of the longest running scripted show in television history, "The Simpsons", lending voice to spikey-headed ten-year-old Bart, she has come to be known as one of the most generous philanthropists in show business. And she hasn't forgotten her ...
Empire Resorts Teams with Delaware North Companies to Boost Revenue at the Monticello Casino & Raceway.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: NYNY) and Delaware North Companies announced that the Company is teaming up with Delaware North Companies under a multi-year management agreement that will provide strategic advisory, marketing, and management services for the Company's gaming and racing ...
Center for Consumer Freedom: Humane Society of the United States is Morally Compromised, Just Like Michael Vick.
Jun 05, 2009 ... As the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) prepares to kiss and make up with convicted dogfighter Michael Vick, the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is calling on the animal rights group to return the money it raised with the false promise that it would care for the dogs ...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Adds Landmark 'Adolphus Hotel' to its Luxury Independent Collection.
Jun 05, 2009 ... Officials of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, a leading operator and owner of hotels and resorts in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, announced that the company has added the fabled Adolphus Hotel in Dallas to its portfolio. The Adolphus joins Crescent's collection of classic independent ...